Dishonour of Cheque - time limit for payment of fine or ...

Indian Laws

December 20, 2023

Dishonour of Cheque - time limit for payment of fine or compensation awarded - power of High Court to extend the time under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. - The Court cannot do justice to the accused and injustice to the complainant. When the legislature has enacted a provision to ensure that the complainant should promptly get at least some of the amount, the Court cannot circumvent the intention of the legislature by holding that the time can be extended by the High Court. - HC

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Dishonour of Cheque - time limit for payment of fine or ...

Indian Laws

December 20, 2023

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